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The pains of truth
April 24th, 2010 by Dale Fincher
This is cross-posted for April 23 @ www.firstyeardad.com. I’ve not been entranced by a film in the last few years as I was with today’s. The Lives of Others (2007) won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film and deserves it. I’d not heard of the film till Image Journal recommended it and Mom queued it [...]
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The Theology of Spiritual Abuse in Christianity Today
March 21st, 2010 by Dale Fincher
Spiritual abuse is an area of sensitivity for me. I’ve been abused and know what it’s like. I can also smell it coming a long way off and cross paths with many who have been abused on the verge of giving up on Jesus in the name of giving up on unhealthy “church” leadership or [...]
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A new name for Birdie Boy
March 2nd, 2010 by Dale Fincher
See Jonalyn’s post on this theme. The day’s vital details Born this countdown day… 3210 or 3-2-10 or March 2, 2010 @ 2:41pm. A warm, sunny day in Steamboat, Birdie Boy delivered naturally (without any medication) under seven hours. Five days past due, he rang in his birthday celebration at a whopping nine pounds [...]
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Falling Through Ice
February 7th, 2010 by Dale Fincher
I’ve caught a couple hundred trout in Fetcher Pond these four summers I’ve lived in Steamboat. It’s my stocked go-to pond for casual practice of new flies and teaching beginners who visit us. I once tube-floated it, but bikers and hikers shouted out one-liners and laughed at me for my professional approach in amateur water. [...]
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My annoyance with the telephone (and vote for better letters!)
February 3rd, 2010 by Dale Fincher
Does the ring of the telephone fill you with anticipation or does it evoke dread? Does it tell you, Hey, pick me up, I’m a surprise, like a birthday present… under the wrapping of this ringtone is something that could change your life! Or does it tell you, Hey you, stop what you’re doing and [...]
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Living with Questions – best price for Christmas (book and audio version!)
December 11th, 2009 by Dale Fincher
I thought you’d like to know this! Yesterday I discovered that Amazon has my book on sale at a bargain price of $1.86 (and it qualifies for free shipping if you have Prime or a $25 order). Get a copy for the students in your life or for people wanting to grow deeper in their [...]
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Story of Surgery – Skin Cancer
December 8th, 2009 by Dale Fincher
In September I went to the dermatologist for a bump under my eyebrow. The visit was as ordinary as the one I made the year before over a similar bump in the same place. That year they blasted it with liquid nitrogen and I was done. A tiny bit grew back. So that was the [...]
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Pondering Streets of Gold (and an opportunity)
November 3rd, 2009 by Dale Fincher
This is today’s fledge (going out later this morning)… I wanted to give you a sneak peak at pondering beauty in sacred space as well as sharing with you an opporutunity. Pondering Streets of Gold [All photos, but the golden driveway, copyright Jeff LeFever] We rounded the corner of our driveway and caught a rare [...]
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What do typical Halloweeners celebrate this time of year?
October 23rd, 2009 by Dale Fincher
This was my question on my facebook wall a couple of days ago. Many responded and one added I should blog on it (Jodi, you know who you are!). I’m rather perplexed by this “holiday” and have some ideas of my own. But, first, questions for you: Is Halloween a “satanic” holiday? It its purpose [...]
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"Church"? …A Way Forward!
October 9th, 2009 by Dale Fincher
Part 1 of this discussion.Part 2 of this discussion. As we continue to discuss “church,” many believe the organized structure we call “church” is lacking. Often, it causes people to feel disenfranchised, floating, and maybe even an outcast. Even people who love Jesus may struggle with the tension between being faithful to Jesus and being [...]
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